to use one's mind actively to form connected ideas

मनन करना

English Usage: She needs to think before making a decision.

Hindi Usage: उसे निर्णय लेने से पहले मनन करना चाहिए।

to have a particular opinion or belief

सोचना

English Usage: I think we should go to the park today.

Hindi Usage: मैं सोचता हूँ कि हमें आज पार्क जाना चाहिए।

the process of using one's mind to produce thoughts

सोचने की प्रक्रिया

English Usage: His thinking is influenced by his upbringing.

Hindi Usage: उसकी सोचने की प्रक्रिया उसके पालन-पोषण से प्रभावित है।

an idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind

विचार

English Usage: My thoughts were racing during the exam.

Hindi Usage: मेरी विचार परीक्षा के दौरान तेजी से चल रहे थे।